"Niulai" Responds to Controversy: Admits to Being "Rough and Immature," Accepts "Various Criticisms" with Humility

On the afternoon of August 16, in response to the recent release of the animated film "Niu Lai," which has sparked widespread controversy and criticism, the official "Niu Lai" Weibo account released a lengthy statement to formally address the disputes regarding the film's quality and its unexpected popularity. The official account candidly acknowledged that there was almost no promotional groundwork laid before the film's release, and that it was entirely unexpected for this work, completed under limited conditions, to attract so much attention. The team has read through every piece of sincere sharing and the numerous direct and candid criticisms from the audience, and conducted a calm review of the feedback. In addressing external doubts about the film's quality, the official statement clearly stated: In comparison to the standards of a mature theatrical animation industry, this film does indeed have shortcomings in areas such as visuals and narrative. The response expressed gratitude for the positive reviews and emphasized that all types of criticism should be humbly accepted, considering them valuable reminders.